Nonhuman Primate
Primate psychological well-being: A comparative approach to environmental enrichment for captive primates
The presence of woodchips and especially the introduction of [unspecified] objects, reduced general locomotor activity in the capuchins; however, the objects had no such effect on the lemurs, and the provision of woodchips plus grain almost doubled their rates of...
Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Capuchin, Lemur, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Anderson, J. R., Visalberghi, E. 1991. Primate psychological well-being: A comparative approach to environmental enrichment for captive primates. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 30, 195 (Abstract).
Read MoreTwo enrichment devices for Saimiri sciureus
Two enrichment devices [suspended chain and rings placed on cage floor] were successfully introduced to singly-caged male squirrel monkeys to increase cage complexity.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Squirrel Monkey
Citation: Adams, B. W., Olsen, M. C. 1991. Two enrichment devices for Saimiri sciureus. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Bulletin 30(4), 23 (Abstract).
Read MoreBehavioral enrichment of a group of captive gorillas: A quantitative study
Introduction of embedded foods [novel or preferred foods inside burlap bags and various paper and cardboard containers] resulted in decreases in regurgitation and reingestion, inactivity, and aggression, accompanied by increases in solitary and social play.
Year Published: 1990Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Woods, S. 1990. Behavioral enrichment of a group of captive gorillas: A quantitative study . Proceedings: Columbus Zoo Gorilla Workshop, 205-209.
Read MoreHow to collect urine from a gorilla
Training technique is clearly described. Mandara not only urinates on demand but has been known to go get a drink of water if we happen to ask for a sample when her bladder is empty.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate, Other Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bond, M. 1991. How to collect urine from a gorilla. Gorilla Gazette 5(3), 12-13.
Read MoreGuidelines for developing and managing an environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates
The importance of evaluating any enrichment program cannot be overstated. Quantitatively measuring animals' responses to the enrichment(s) is certainly the best way to evaluate an item or procedure.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bloomsmith, M. A., Brent, L., Schapiro, S. J. 1991. Guidelines for developing and managing an environmental enrichment program for nonhuman primates. Laboratory Animal Science 41, 372-377.
Read MoreSocial housing of monkeys and apes: Group formations
A discussion of group-formation, group-introduction and group-housing management practices.
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bernstein, I. S. 1991. Social housing of monkeys and apes: Group formations. Laboratory Animal Science 41, 329-333.
Read MoreTestosterone changes during the period of adolescence in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta)
Group-housed males were trained to present a leg for venipuncture [in a transport cage]. [Training technique is not described.]
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bernstein, I. S., Ruehlmann, T. E., Judge, P. G. et al. 1991. Testosterone changes during the period of adolescence in male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). American Journal of Primatology 24, 29-38.
Read MoreThe reduction of abnormal behaviors in individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) with a foraging/grooming board
All of the single-housed animals foraged from the board to the point that a significant reduction in the level of abnormal behavior [5%] was noted. Most animals also groomed the fleece covering the board. Subjects spent on average 12 minutes...
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Macaque, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bayne, K., Mainzer, H., Dexter, S. L. et al. 1991. The reduction of abnormal behaviors in individually housed rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta) with a foraging/grooming board. American Journal of Primatology 23, 23-35.
Read MoreSocial housing ameliorates behavioral pathology in Cebus apella
No specific enrichment devices were included in the [single-] cages. The seven subjects' mean percentage of occurrence of stereotypic behaviors was 13%.Change from single- to group-housing effectively reduced stereotypic behaviors; however, it also was associated with more passive behaviors being...
Year Published: 1991Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Capuchin, Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bayne, K., Dexter, S. L., Suomi, S. J. 1991. Social housing ameliorates behavioral pathology in Cebus apella. Laboratory Primate Newsletter 30(2), 9-12.
Read MoreProviding environmental enrichment to captive primates
A very useful introduction to the principles of environmental enrichment. A preventive approach to providing for the psychological well-being of captive primates may include the following: (1) the provision of compatible social partners if the species is social in nature...
Year Published: 1991Animal Type: Nonhuman Primate
Citation: Bayne, K. 1991. Providing environmental enrichment to captive primates. The Compendium North American Edition 13, 1689-1693.
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